Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 October 2013
179. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the yield that would be achieved from increasing employer's PRSI to 12%, 13%, 14% and 15%, respectively, for the portion of salary over €100,000; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41366/13]
View answer180. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the yield that would be achieved from increasing employer's PRSI to 12%, 13%, 14% and 15%, respectively, for the portion of salary over €125,000; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41367/13]
View answer181. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the yield that would be achieved from increasing employer's PRSI to 12%, 13%, 14% and 15%, respectively, for the portion of salary over €150,000; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41368/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 179 to 181, inclusive, together.
The table below gives the estimated yield that would be achieved from increasing Employer PRSI from 10.75% to 12%, 13%, 14% and 15% respectively. The percentage increases in Employer PRSI are applied to income in excess of the thresholds specified by the Deputy.
| Threshold for higher Employer PRSI | Rate of Employer PRSI | Cost/Yield | No. of Employments |
| - | - | (€000) | - |
| €100,000 | *12% | 29,785 | 41,160 |
| €100,000 | *13% | 53,614 | 41,160 |
| €100,000 | *14% | 77,442 | 41,160 |
| €100,000 | *15% | 101,270 | 41,160 |
| €125,000 | *12% | 21,137 | 24,710 |
| €125,000 | *13% | 38,047 | 24,710 |
| €125,000 | *14% | 54,957 | 24,710 |
| €125,000 | *15% | 71,867 | 24,710 |
| €150,000 | *12% | 15,874 | 16,590 |
| €150,000 | *13% | 28,573 | 16,590 |
| €150,000 | *14% | 41,272 | 16,590 |
| €150,000 | *15% | 53,972 | 16,590 |
*The National Training Fund Levy of 0.70% is included in the contribution.
